Richardson Cg
- May–Sep
- best months
Caution today
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 8 h ago
Is Richardson Cg open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 5,868 ft
- Belt Creek-White Sulphur Springs Ranger DistrictHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Richardson Campground is located in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest in the Castle Mountains. At an elevation of 5,500 feet, the campground encompasses 8 acres. It is located in a lodgepole pine forest on a hillside. There are 3 campsites provided with restrooms. Richardson Creek is located nearby, and scenic hiking trails are accessible from the campground. Pets are welcome. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 16 feet. All campgrounds on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are first-come, first-served. Reservations are not available. Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days in one location. A food storage order is in effect from March 1st to December 1st to prevent human-bear conflicts on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Store all unattended food and attractants properly. Please see Food Storage Order for specifics. Open and close dates can vary depending on snowfall conditions. Please call the local district office or check our website. Leashed dogs are welcome. Horses are not allowed in campgrounds. Motorized OHVs must stay on the campground road. The campgrounds include access to drinking water during the warmer months, and all have at least one handicap accessible vault toilet. Each campsite has a fire ring and/or grill, and a picnic table. Even if water is unavailable, campground fees are still required.
- Grasshopper CgCamping0.9 mi
- Fourmile CrHiking1.1 mi
- GrasshopperHiking2.2 mi
- Elk Peak TrailHiking3.7 mi
- WoodchuckHiking3.8 mi
- E Fk CheckerboardHiking4.5 mi
- North Fork Smith RiverCanoeing5.9 mi
- Castle MountainsRock climbing8.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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- Grasshopper-9211-01Camping · ~3 min drive
- Four Mile-9213-01Camping · ~3 min drive
Best time to visit Richardson Cg
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
33° / 13°
5 wet
Feb
35° / 13°
4 wet
Mar
45° / 21°
6 wet
Apr
53° / 27°
8 wet
May
63° / 35°
11 wet
Jun
71° / 42°
12 wet
Jul
82° / 48°
8 wet
Aug
81° / 47°
7 wet
Sep
71° / 39°
7 wet
Oct
56° / 29°
6 wet
Nov
42° / 20°
5 wet
Dec
33° / 13°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at White Sulphur Springs #2, MT, 8.1 mi away at 5,040 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
